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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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